Hritik Godara February 10, 2023 Department
Mike Batty’s Alternative to the Chevy OBS Pickup While the popularity of OBS pickups continues to spike these days, some builders out there are looking to switch things up a bit by creating something a little different than the norm. Mike Batty of Vero Beach, Florida, is a big fan of ’88-’98 Chevy pickups, but… Continue reading Bagged and bodied Tahoe on 22’s!...
Chris Hamilton January 23, 2023 Department
Well, we’re working from home this week on Project Playboy. The weather has been so nice, we pulled the Chevy C1500 out of the garage to finalize our audio install and give it a quick tune-up. Days like this take me back to a simpler time when I had fewer responsibilities, stronger hands, and much… Continue reading A Letter From our Editor – Chris Hamilton...
Chris Hamilton January 06, 2023 America
High-Performance Suspension and Driveline Products Made In America. One of our most respected editorial series is back, and we kick it off with one of our favorite parts manufacturers in the U.S.—QA1. The company also happens to be our 2019 Street Trucks Manufacturer of the Year. After a few emails and schedule checks, we booked… Continue reading behind the scenes tour of QA1...
Chris Hamilton December 22, 2022 Department
The fun behind restoring an iconic piece of American engineering is hard to explain to someone who has never taken on the task. Yes, it’s a lot of work. Yes, you will probably spill some blood and sling some curse words now and again. But when it’s all said and done and you find yourself… Continue reading Project Playboy | Reviving an American Icon w/ Ridetech Suspension and Schott Wheels!...
Chris Hamilton November 29, 2022 Department
Project Playboy is almost ready to hit the streets after receiving a full modern makeover. We challenged TMI Products to match our factory interior colors and they knocked it out of the park. The colors are amazing but the craftsmanship is the most impressive part. What are your thoughts? Was it worth it? Catch the… Continue reading WAS IT WORTH IT? $5,000 OBS Interior Upgrade DIY...
Chris Hamilton November 25, 2022 Department
Living the Life and Printing the Passion. As this issue of Street Trucks is being printed, the ST crew has packed their bags and their calendars in preparation of a seven-day November getaway to the world-famous SEMA Show in Las Vegas. A lot of changes have happened in our industry over the last year, many… Continue reading Letter from the editor Christopher Hamilton...
Hritik Godara October 24, 2022 Department
Jonathon Barefoot’s CK Build Inspired by His Mom, Teresa THE 1990s were a time filled with stops at Blockbuster Video, being plugged into Sony Discmans, watching the “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” on the TV, and let’s be honest … MUCH better music. The hip hop alone is discussable for days—from Wutang to Nas, Warren… Continue reading 1990 Chevrolet c1500 bodydropped on 22’s with a small block V8...
Chris Hamilton October 21, 2022 Department
Fresh out of paint prison, Project Playboy is back at the Street Trucks Garage for the next step of this modern makeover. Interior and audio is up next! Catch the past episodes of this build in the playlist. Source – Suspension – https://www.ridetech.com – 812.481.4787 Brakes – https://www.performanceonline.com – 888-991-0887 Wheels – https://www.schottwheels.com – 714-891-7680… Continue reading IT’S BACK! 1988 Playboy OBS Truck is out of Paint and ready for Restoration and Modern Makeover...
Hritik Godara October 14, 2022 Department
A Young Buck with a Rad Truck! Getting your driver’s license is a rite of passage for us gearheads. While today’s youth, en masse, tend to prefer Lyft, Bird scooters, or even the back of their parents’ minivan, there is still hope. CASE in point: Connor Crews and his ’98 Chevy C1500. At 16 years… Continue reading Is this the PERFECT ’98 Chevy C1500?...
Hritik Godara October 14, 2022 Department
Keep Your 15-inch Billet Wheels and Upgrade Those Brakes Are you old school? Do you want to keep your OG billet 15-inch sport-style truck wheels? It’s all possible now thanks to the partnership of Pro Performance and Baer Brakes with their all new 1150Kit. In an era where bigger is better, there’s a retro movement… Continue reading OBS Big Brakes – SMALL WHEELS!...
